I've always said that I want to lift raw. Like even in the future, no matter how heavy my lifts get. I was wondering how possible this would be? I've had people tell me its not. I've never even used a belt, not that I need to but I mean I don't see why its not possible. Sure I might have to train more but it would be more rewarding to me.

swirly wrote:I've always said that I want to lift raw. Like even in the future, no matter how heavy my lifts get. I was wondering how possible this would be? I've had people tell me its not. I've never even used a belt, not that I need to but I mean I don't see why its not possible. Sure I might have to train more but it would be more rewarding to me.

uh.. why would it not be possible to lift raw at some point? look at modi of meat. there is no gear nazi that is going to come put a gun to your head.

Is it possible to lift heavy ass weight without gear? Yeah it is. Is it safe to maybe wear a belt when squatting heavy shit? Yes. Just be safe man... Kevin Garnett says anything is possible. Will it take time sure but so does everything else.

I can for instance deadlift 455lbs with no belt; not trying to brag here =). Everytime some douche walks up to me in the gym [sometimes even a PT, I know it's sad) and goes like: "Dood, you should use a belt, it's safer for your back!" I just tell them that I don't like the belt cutting into my abs (that actually makes me feel less stable) and that I enjoy the stability that sucking air into my stomach gives my spine. In my view, that's really all the stability you need.